Universal (UVV) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume → Guard Against the Coming Financial Upheaval (From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free UVV Stock Alerts $54.07 -0.26 (-0.48%) (As of 05/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Short InterestStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Universal Short Interest DataCurrent Short Volume521,200 sharesPrevious Short Volume270,200 sharesChange Vs. Previous Month+92.89%Dollar Volume Sold Short$26.81 millionShort Interest Ratio / Days to Cover1.7Last Record DateApril 30, 2024Outstanding Shares24,570,000 sharesFloat Size23,800,000 sharesShort Percent of Float2.19%Today's Trading Volume112,142 sharesAverage Trading Volume238,842 sharesToday's Volume Vs. Average47% Short Selling Universal ? Sign up to receive the latest short interest report for Universal and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE newsletter. Email Address Skip Charts & View Short Interest HistoryShort InterestDays to CoverShort Percent of FloatUVV Short Interest Over TimeUVV Days to Cover Over TimeUVV Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time Ad Porter & CompanyGuard Against the Coming Financial UpheavalAmerica’s Most Shocking Financial Story… Behind closed doors in D.C., there is a dark political and economic plot underway. That’s why if you have any savings in the bank or own any assets you want to protect, you must watch this new documentary before it’s too late.You can stream it for free right here. Universal Short Interest History Export to ExcelReport DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date 4/30/2024521,200 shares $26.81 million +92.9%2.2%1.7 $51.44 4/15/2024270,200 shares $13.36 million +17.7%1.1%0.9 $49.45 3/31/2024229,500 shares $11.87 million -75.2%1.0%0.9 $51.72 3/15/2024924,500 shares $47.11 million +26.3%3.9%3.7 $50.96 2/29/2024732,100 shares $35.12 million +58.5%3.1%3.1 $47.97 2/15/2024462,000 shares $23.54 million +6.7%1.9%2.1 $50.96 Get the Latest News and Ratings for UVV and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Universal and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 1/31/2024433,200 shares $25.10 million -1.0%1.8%2.2 $57.95 1/15/2024437,500 shares $26.39 million -12.1%1.8%2.4 $60.32 12/31/2023497,500 shares $33.49 million +21.8%2.1%2.8 $67.32 12/15/2023408,500 shares $25.88 million +35.3%1.7%2.4 $63.36 11/30/2023302,000 shares $16.99 million +5.2%1.3%2.5 $56.26 11/15/2023287,100 shares $15.45 million +19.2%1.2%2.5 $53.82 10/31/2023240,800 shares $10.84 million -5.5%1.0%2.1 $45.00 10/15/2023254,800 shares $11.64 million +0.9%1.1%2 $45.69 9/30/2023252,600 shares $11.93 million +25.8%1.1%1.9 $47.21 9/15/2023200,800 shares $9.59 million -4.9%0.8%1.5 $47.76 8/31/2023211,100 shares $10.05 million +13.1%0.9%1.5 $47.62 8/15/2023186,600 shares $8.86 million -0.7%0.8%1.3 $47.47 7/31/2023187,900 shares $9.50 million -10.4%0.8%1.4 $50.57 7/15/2023209,700 shares $10.40 million +5.3%0.9%1.8 $49.58 6/30/2023199,200 shares $9.96 million -24.1%0.8%1.7 $49.98 6/15/2023262,400 shares $13.31 million -10.8%1.1%2.2 $50.71 5/31/2023294,100 shares $15.16 million -0.3%1.2%2.6 $51.55 5/15/2023295,100 shares $15.45 million +11.4%1.2%2.5 $52.36 4/30/2023265,000 shares $14.55 million +13.7%1.1%2.2 $54.89 4/15/2023233,000 shares $12.56 million -1.3%1.0%1.9 $53.92 3/31/2023236,000 shares $12.48 million -10.4%1.0%1.9 $52.89 3/15/2023263,300 shares $13.60 million +12.3%1.1%2.1 $51.67 2/28/2023234,400 shares $11.86 million +18.2%1.0%1.8 $50.59 2/15/2023198,300 shares $10.60 million -20.9%0.8%1.6 $53.47 1/31/2023250,600 shares $13.63 million +15.6%1.1%2 $54.37 1/15/2023216,800 shares $11.74 million -13.3%0.9%1.8 $54.15 12/30/2022249,900 shares $13.20 million -15.3%1.1%2 $52.81 12/15/2022294,900 shares $15.59 million -14.3%1.2%2.3 $52.87 11/30/2022344,100 shares $19.58 million -12.8%1.4%2.8 $56.91 11/15/2022394,500 shares $21.93 million -2.0%1.7%3.1 $55.59 10/31/2022402,600 shares $20.38 million -8.2%1.7%3 $50.61 10/15/2022438,300 shares $20.40 million +16.7%1.8%3.1 $46.54 9/30/2022375,700 shares $17.30 million -17.1%1.6%2.7 $46.04 9/15/2022453,400 shares $22.32 million +12.8%1.9%3.1 $49.23Guard Against the Coming Financial Upheaval (Ad)America’s Most Shocking Financial Story… Behind closed doors in D.C., there is a dark political and economic plot underway. That’s why if you have any savings in the bank or own any assets you want to protect, you must watch this new documentary before it’s too late.You can stream it for free right here. UVV Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions What is Universal's current short interest? Short interest is the volume of Universal shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of April 30th, traders have sold 521,200 shares of UVV short. 2.19% of Universal's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Universal's current short interest. What is a good short interest ratio for Universal? The short interest ratio, also known as the "days to cover ratio", is calculated by dividing the number of shares of a stock sold short divided by its average trading volume. A short interest ratio ranging between 1 and 4 generally indicates strong positive sentiment about a stock and a lack of short sellers. A short interest ratio of 10 or greater indicates strong pessimism about a stock. UVV shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Universal's short interest ratio. What is a good short interest percentage for Universal? Companies that have a short interest as a percentage of float below 10% indicates positive investor sentiment and few short sellers. Stocks with a short interest percentage above 10% is considered high, suggesting some investors are pessimistic about the stock. Companies with a short interest percentage of 20% or more indicates widespread negative sentiment. 2.19% of Universal's floating shares are currently sold short. Is Universal's short interest increasing or decreasing? Universal saw a increase in short interest in the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 521,200 shares, an increase of 92.9% from the previous total of 270,200 shares. Changes in short volume can be used to identify positive and negative investor sentiment. Investors that short sell a stock are betting that its price will decline in the future. An increase in short sale volume suggests bearish (negative) sentiment among investors. A decrease on short sale volume suggests bullish (positive) sentiment. What is Universal's float size? Universal currently has issued a total of 24,570,000 shares. Some of Universal's outstanding shares are available for trading, while others are subject to various restrictions. The public float, also referred to as floating shares or "the float", are shares that publicly owned, unrestricted and available to trade on the open market. Universal currently has a public float of 23,800,000 shares. How does Universal's short interest compare to its competitors? 2.19% of Universal's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the sector of "consumer staples" compare to Universal: SunOpta Inc. (6.68%), John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (2.10%), Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (0.52%), Adecoagro S.A. (0.62%), The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (9.67%), The Vita Coco Company, Inc. (14.03%), Vital Farms, Inc. (6.86%), BRC Inc. (14.27%), Tilray Inc (14.91%), Leslie's, Inc. (15.09%), Which stocks are the most shorted right now? As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: T-Mobile US, Inc. ($3.98 billion), Occidental Petroleum Co. ($3.35 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($3.06 billion), General Motors ($2.88 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($2.32 billion), Tractor Supply ($2.27 billion), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ($2.22 billion), Coinbase Global, Inc. ($2.18 billion), Williams-Sonoma, Inc. ($1.95 billion), and Chesapeake Energy Co. ($1.52 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks. What does it mean to sell short Universal stock? Short selling UVV is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Universal as its price is falling. UVV shares are trading down $0.26 today. To short a stock, an investor borrows shares, sells them and buys the shares back on the public market later to return it to the lender. Short sellers are betting that a stock will decline in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the trader's profit. How does a short squeeze work against Universal? A short squeeze for Universal occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock appreciates in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of UVV, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further. How often is Universal's short interest reported? Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including UVV, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 30 2024. More Short Interest Resources from MarketBeat Related Companies: SunOpta Short Squeeze John B. 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